Olive Branch, Mississippi vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 21.0% cheaper than Olive Branch, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $47,411 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Olive Branch, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Olive Branch, Mississippi
Olive Branch, MS vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Olive Branch, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower